Legacy Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

For dessert we had Legacy Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting. The cake was wonderful and moist. This frosting is SWEET! I double the recipe, but I think I would have been happy with a lighter “glaze” rather than a frosting. Have a big glass of milk ready!

1. Set oven at 325 degrees. Grease and flour 2 9 inch rounds. Line with parchment paper.2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice or apple pie spice; set aside.

3. Using an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, stopping between each addition to scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl. Beat in vanilla and apple juice.4. With the mixer set on low speed, beat in the flour mixture until evenly moistened. With a rubber spatula, fold in the apples and walnuts.5. Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.6. Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool completely.FROSTING5 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons milk1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sugar melts. Add the milk, bring to a boil, and pour into a mixing bowl. Cool for 10 minutes.2. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla. Beat well; if the mixture seems too thin, add more confectioners’ sugar. Use the frosting while it is still warm.Adapted from “King Arthur Flour Whole GrainBaking”